Hand-spun and hand-woven textiles have always been an integral part of the cultures of South-East Asia. This book maps contemporary areas of production and markets, and documents a cross-section of current practices and examples of tie and dye weaving in Indonesia, providing a fascinating introduction to the diversity of the textiles of each of the main islands as well as useful guidance on their identification and classification.
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Colour Plates -- Plates -- Maps -- 1. Introduction: The Art of Ikat and Pelangi -- 2. Sumatra and Java -- 3. Bali, Nusa Penida, and Lombok -- 4. Sulawesi and Sumbawa -- 5. Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) -- 6. Flores -- 7. Adonara, Solor, Lembata, Alor, and the Moluccas -- 8. East and West Timor -- 9. The Outer Arc Islands of Roti, Ndao, Savu, and Rai Jua -- 10. East and West Sumba -- 11. Conclusion -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.
